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Oud & Nieuw Yoga Retreat 2026

‘Yoga is making love with life every day’

A new year, a new beginning
Close the last days of this year in a special way and start the new year full of spirit and renewed direction.

Forgotten Teachings
We take you to the heart of yoga. To the essence: the ‘forgotten teachings‘ of authentic yoga. Our integrated approach of Yoga and Ayurveda, yogic mindfulness and insights from modern science gives you personal tools that can support your balance and well-being.

Your life. Your direction
Develop (more) self-direction, resilience and resilience. Immerse yourself for a few days in authentic and breath-guided yoga in our retreat center that breathes and lives yoga. Retreats with depth, inspiration and relaxation, in which you develop or deepen your yoga.

Your yoga.
A direct experience of life, in the world. Detached from beliefs and truths, or the search for a better version of yourself.

Juliette Reniers and Frank Eijkelkamp of retreat center The Land of Now in the Netherlands

Full of passion, we guide retreats, trainings and individual trajectories from our own retreat center The Land of Now, to enable people – from their own power – to improve the quality of their lives and relationships.

We look forward to meeting you.
Juliette & Frank

Dates
New Year’s Eve retreat

  • Check the calendar for the latest dates
Location for yoga retreat and yoga weekend at retreat center in the Netherlands The Land of Now

‘Yoga with purity and straight from the heart‘

We bieden je wat verloren gegaan is in Yoga.
Voorbij stretchen, ‘yogastijlen’ of streven.

Authentic Yoga where your breath is leading

* You do not need to have yoga experience to join the retreat. Welcome.
** Currently all our retreats are in DUTCH language only. Please make sure you understand Dutch.

Balance and well-being authentic yoga in retreat center in the Netherlands The Land of Now

Your
yoga retreat

  • Yoga
    twice every day with Asana, Pranayama and Meditation.
  • Attention to your Yoga.
    Heart of Yoga and living life to the fullest
  • Tools that support balance and well-being
  • Yoga psychology & philosophy
  • Ayurveda for a ‘juicy’ life
  • Lectures / workshops
  • Free space to fill in yourself. Completely free program
Lost teachings of yoga - yoga retreat at yoga and ayurveda retreat center The Land of Now in the Netherlands

Unique teachings

  • The forgotten teachings of Yoga
  • Breath-guided: breath as a connecting and guiding factor
  • Ayurveda: well-being and resilience

Special programs

  • Inspiring evening programs including singing bowl concert
  • Live recumbent concert with piano, cello & poetry
  • Tea Ceremony
Yoga and ayurveda retreat center of the Netherlands authentic yoga heart of yoga retreat

Your stay
in our
retreat center

  • Stay in a room with modern private bathroom.
  • Delicious yogi meals that nourish the body and mind.
    Organic, sustainable and vegan.
  • Unlimited tea or coffee.
    fine yogi drinks optional.
  • The taste of Now delicacy in the afternoon.
  • Enjoy the atmosphere, dive into the outdoor sauna, or relax in the conservatory.
  • A place by yogis for yogis.
  • Space for reflection, contemplation and deepening.
  • Just want to get out and about?
    Take a nice walk or bike ride*.

* some bicycles are available.

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Special programs

  • Space for all your questions about Ayurveda, yoga or psychology
  • Of course, there is always room for good conversation, personal guidance or a question about your practice.
Logo The Land of Now community & academy

After your retreat!

  • After your retreat, if you wish, you will have access to our community & academy*.
  • In the academy:
    – a training with additional info for after your retreat
  • In the community:
    – Ask your questions easily
    – Articles and info on yoga, ayurveda and psychology
    – Contact with other yogis.
  • The community & academy are under development.
    In the future, we will continue to expand opportunities and online offerings.
yoga and ayurveda community and academy retreat center The Land of Now in the Netherlands

Experience the
heart of yoga

Yoga training and refresher courses, yoga workshops at retreat center and training location The Land of Now in the Netherlands

Choose a relaxed daily rhythm with depth and inspiration in which to develop or deepen YOUR yoga.

Stand full in life, to go in the direction you choose.

Price:

included: the full heart of yoga retreat program, guidance, food & drinks and use of the sauna.

(shared) double room:

€ 625,-

Single room:

€ 675,-

All rooms have a private bathroom.

Questions?

Recital piano and cello, singing bowl concert with musicians Juliette Reniers and Frank Eijkelkamp. Tea ceremony at yoga and ayurveda retreat center in the Netherlands The Land of Now

The forgotten teachings of Yoga

entrance The Land of Now - yoga and ayurveda location in the Netherlands

Program
New Year’s Eve Yoga Retreat

A Heart of Yoga retreat is always completely optional. It’s your retreat, and you can decide at any moment whether to participate in something, go for a walk or enjoy time for yourself in a beautiful place. We offer you space and inspiration. And guidance that suits your needs and desires.

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Tuesday

14:00 You are welcome
from 14:00
Tea and something tasty
is waiting for you
15:00 Intro &
introduction
16:00 Heart of Yoga – Asana (yoga postures)
– Pranayama (breath and energy)
– Meditation
18:30 Dinner
20:00 Evening
program

Singing bowl concert

Wednesday and Thursday

07:15 Heart of Yoga – Asana (yoga postures)
– Pranayama (breath and energy)
– Meditation
09:15 Breakfast
Free space E.g.: walking,
reading, sauna,
conversation, writing,
drawing
11:00 Workshop /
Lecture

– Ayurveda
– Yoga psychology & philosophy

13:00 Hot lunch
Free space Free time
16:00 Heart of Yoga – Asana (yoga postures)
– Pranayama (breath and energy)
– Meditation
18:30 Dinner
20:00 Evening
program
(variety)
a.o.
– Meditation
– Side exercises
– Reclining concert with piano, cello and poetry
– New Year’s Eve program

Friday

07:15 Heart of Yoga – Asana (yoga postures)
– Pranayama (breath)
– Meditation
09:15 Breakfast
Free space E.g.: walking,
reading, sauna,
conversation, writing,
drawing
11:00 Workshop &
Satsang

Yoga philosophy in practice
Q&A

13:00 Hot lunch

14:30 Tea
ceremony
Reflection & Connection
around
16:00
Departure and see you soon!

Program and times subject to change.

Questions?

‘Yoga is direct embrace of what is’

The taste of Now

Ethical Food & Drinks

Our food concept The taste of Now, which we realize with our inspired team, brings together an inspiring vision of food, taste and ethics.

With recipes and menus designed by Chef Juliette Reniers, we amaze you with taste and provide not only appropriate meals, but also “food for the soul. Our inspired team, trained by us, makes every meal a welcome moment.

We work with fresh and organic quality products. Sustainability and vegetables play the leading role in a sophisticated palette of flavors, where we inspire you with surprising dishes.

Good for you. Great for the world.

  • Specializing in Ayurveda and plant-based whole foods.
Chef Juliette Reniers of plant-based and ayurvedic restaurant at retreat center and sustainable training venue in the Netherlands
Plant-based ayurvedic food concept, from lunch to fine ding, at retreat center and training venue in the Netherlands The Land of Now
Plant-based ayurvedic restaurant, from lunch to fine ding, at retreat center and training venue in the Netherlands The Land of Now

Expertise in Ayurveda – from nutrition to medicine

At The Land of Now you can find all your questions about Ayurveda. From nutrition and lifestyle advice to therapy and Ayurvedic medicine.

Our cuisine also offers you inspiration. Our meals offer an inspiring and flavorful experience for all your senses. Mostly organic and sustainable, Ayurvedic principles and plantbased whole foods.

Yoga retreat center and location for retreats in the Netherlands - The Land of Now

Sustainable accommodation
during your yoga retreat

After an inspiring day of yoga, you can enjoy a peaceful and comfortable night’s sleep. Each room features a modern private bathroom with a rain shower and a heated mirror.

The rooms are furnished with luxury box springs and offer you a comfortable night’s sleep. All of our box springs, mattresses, comforters, and pillows fully comply with the Green Key standard and are produced in an environmentally friendly, carbon-neutral, and toxin-free manner. We’re happy to offer you a sustainable experience at The Land of Now and hope to inspire you.

comfortable hotel room double with modern private bathroom in retreat center and special training location The Land of Now in nature of the Netherlands
comfortable hotel room double with modern private bathroom in retreat center and special training location The Land of Now in nature of the Netherlands

– choice of double or single room

– luxury and durable beds

– modern private bathroom

Want to see more of our retreat center?

Your stay at our Yoga and Ayurveda retreat Center

During your Heart of Yoga retreat you will stay at The Land of Now, our own Yoga and Ayurveda retreat center that breathes yoga naturally. A welcoming place where yoga lives, in the space and silence of the North of the Netherlands. Enjoy the atmosphere, the loving meals from our yogi kitchen, meet wonderful people and immerse yourself in an inspiring experience.

Want to read more about where you are staying? Find more information here.

Yoga and Ayurveda retreat center and training location in the Netherlands The Land of Now

Heart of Yoga Europe, Netherlands. Yoga retreat and training in the Netherlands The Land of Now

Who will guide
your retreat?

Juliette and Frank, owners of retreat center The Land of Now, have years of experience guiding profound and inspiring retreats, trainings, and (therapeutic) 1-on-1 sessions.

In their teachings, they take you to the heart of yoga. To the essence: the forgotten teachings of authentic yoga. Supported by the richness of Ayurveda.

Juliette Reniers - retreat center and training location in the Netherlands The Land of Now

Juliette Reniers

Juliette strips things down to their essence and inspires you to look beyond truths and fixed structures. From a young age, she has always been interested in philosophical and social issues. Her teenage years led her to become a professional artist and designer, giving her opportunities to express those aspects of life that go beyond words.

In addition to her ongoing study of philosophy and Western psychology, she has studied, among other things, ancient wisdom traditions, authentic yoga traditions, yoga therapy, trauma-sensitive yoga, and Ayurvedic medicine in depth (therapy, pharmacology, diagnosis, etc.). She combines this knowledge with insights from modern science, and her teachings offer a clear path through authentic yoga and Ayurveda for life today.

As a counselor and therapist, she has guided many people on an individual basis through important life questions and in the practice of autonomous critical thinking. For over 15 years, she has been leading retreats and workshops focused on developing (greater) self-direction, resilience, and inner stability.

Juliette is also a recipe and product developer and the head chef at our retreat restaurant, The Taste of Now, which brings together an inspiring vision of food, flavor, and ethics.

Juliette is an artist in everything she does. She plays the cello and, together with Frank (piano), brings music and sound together in The Sound of Now. In language and poetry, too, she seeks what lies beyond words.

The same love for life shines through in what she creates and shares. It goes beyond the pursuit of an ideal; it is a direct and intimate relationship with life in all its simplicity.

More about Juliette

Frank Eijkelkamp - retreat center and training location in the Netherlands The Land of Now

Frank Eijkelkamp

Frank studied classical music and became a pianist, and from an early age he felt a desire to guide people in their personal development.

As a meeting designer and facilitator, he helped people and organizations experience the power of connection and wonder. His meetings had a human touch and a lasting impact, and his sense of composition and rhythm was a recurring theme in them.

Yoga also found its way into his life, and music serves as a common thread throughout the retreats he leads with Juliette.

What Frank wants you to experience is a connection with life. Whether that’s during a workshop or retreat, or over a cup of tea: the essence of each individual is at the heart of it all.

More about Frank

Experiences of participants

Our participants come from all over the world.
From (just) young and wise in spirit to more aged,
both women and men.

All unique.
All with their own color and story.

Practical information

Includes:

– 4-day stay at our retreat center The Land of Now
– organic and vegan meals
– luxury and durable beds
– guidance
– loving attention
– workshops / lectures
– evening programs with live music

Price:

Includes: the full heart of yoga retreat program, guidance, food & drinks and use of the sauna.

(shared) double room:

€ 625,-

Single room:

€ 675,-

All rooms have private and modern bathrooms.


Food and drink:

Meals during this retreat are supportive of the yoga practice and are fresh, organic and vegan Ayurvedic. Prepared with love and our rich and flavorful cuisine is happy to inspire you. Throughout the day there is plenty of fresh herbal tea or water. And we also like to spoil you with something sweet for in between.


Sauna:

At The Land of Now, you’ll find an intimate outdoor sauna where you can relax during your stay.
Would you like to take advantage of this?

A large towel is required for hygiene reasons.
A sauna towel can be rented if necessary.

Towel rental: €3,50


Questions or more information?

Ask us anything you want to ask! Be welcome to get in touch:
info@thelandofnow.com

Find all of our contact information here.

Break during retreat or training in nature
Ree at The Land of Now retreat and training location in the Netherlands

Retreat in nature

Our retreat center is surrounded by the tranquility and vastness of the authentic Groningen countryside near the city of Groningen. Here you can still hear the grass grow and watch magnificent starry skies.

In our park-like garden you can wander around, relax or dive into the outdoor sauna. Here on “the Veen,” as the Veenweg residents say, you regularly see unusual scenes. Turkeys making an outing, a hare coming to neighbor or a deer shooting by in the early morning. From the location you can walk with vast horizons and the wind in your hair. A short distance away is the Schildmeer and the beautiful Roegwold.

Respect for nature is a matter of course for us and we are inspired to new possibilities every time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Benefits of a retreat

A retreat is a focused period of attention and reflection. It provides an opportunity to reflect on how you are really doing, and explore what you need to function well – physically, mentally and emotionally. And gives you tools to recognize patterns, release tension and redirect what is important to you.

Read about the benefits of a retreat here.

All the time for you

A yoga retreat (also called a yoga retreat), or yoga weekend is sometimes used as a name for a yoga vacation. Depending on which program you choose, you can pick something that suits your needs. Do you want something that focuses mainly on relaxation, or do you prefer to look for some depth? Or maybe something that offers both?
You can find current dates in our calendar. There are organizers who focus primarily on one form of vacation. Our own programs focus on the breadth and depth of yoga, ayurveda and personal development.

You are very welcome in a Heart of Yoga retreat, (with Juliette & Frank), in which we take you to the heart of yoga and teach you the principles to make yoga really YOUR yoga, there is room for personal questions and we offer inspiration from Ayurveda for a long, healthy and happy life.

Don’t come out of it? Then you can always contact us. We are happy to help you find something that suits your needs.

Retreats with Juliette & Frank

All year round (Dutch spoken)

HEART OF YOGA RETREATS
AND LIFE OF NOW PROGRAMS

Juliette & Frank (owners of The Land of Now), take you to the heart of yoga: the forgotten teachings of authentic and breath-guided yoga. Develop (more) self-direction, resilience and resilience. An embodied and integrated approach of Yoga and Ayurveda, yogic mindfulness and insights from modern science gives you personal tools that allow you to experience your balance and well-being.

A retreat or retreat

A retreat, or also called a retreat, is an age-old form of retreating from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and taking space for essence. To take space for who you are and what you want in life.

A retreat anno nowadays can be a welcome respite to seek that essence. Contemporary retreats are person-centered and appropriate to the ideas of our time. The present time is a fast time in which we as human beings ask a lot of ourselves. Although this time gives us as individuals a sea of possibilities and freedom, it can sometimes be overwhelming to determine the right course in that sea of possibilities: one’s own unique course. A retreat offers that space and time. Time for the essence of life. Your life.

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Going on retreat

A retreat or retreat can be used to come to clarity and depth on a particular theme, and use the insights gained to break new ground.

For both personal and professional purposes, a retreat can be a suitable form of exploration and deepening. With space for relaxation, time for yourself and getting in touch with what you want and who you are. And above all: to enjoy life to the fullest. During the retreat and afterwards.

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9 Reasons to attend a retreat

– 1 –
You need to relax and recharge in a beautiful place where there is space to be yourself.

– 2 –
You want to know more about how to be physically and mentally balanced.

– 3 –
You are curious about yoga, mindfulness, ayurveda or a particular form of training, for example, and what it can do for you.

Or you would like to further explore and develop in this.

– 4 –
You are looking for inspiration and tools to live life to the fullest, both personally and professionally.

– 5 –
You would like to gain knowledge about a particular subject and delve into it.

– 6 –
You fancy a fun weekend in a beautiful place, delicious and healthy food, space for yourself and/or socializing with nice people.

– 7 –
You want to take a break from the ongoing hectic pace of everyday life and catch your breath.

– 8 –
You need insight into yourself or want to be more in touch with what you find important in your personal or professional life.

– 9 –
It appeals to you to do something special for yourself. To do something you (perhaps) haven’t done before.

You are welcome

You are very welcome. Whether you have previous experience or no experience at all.
Our own programs and teaching focus on your yoga and we take you through the “lost teachings.”
Both people without experience and professionals can join us.

Unsure if a The Land of Now program is right for you? Feel free to email, app or give us a call.

Mail: info@thelandofnow.com

Whatsapp: 06 -216 216 77

Do you have questions about programs organized by other facilitators?
Contact information for organizers of external retreats or trainings can be found in the calendar.

Yoga at The Land of Now

We take you to the heart of yoga.
To the essence.

We offer you authentic yoga education, teaching yoga in its full context. Our approach is rooted in tradition and integrates asana, pranayama and meditation into the broader philosophy and psychology of yoga and ayurveda. You will develop (more) self-direction, resilience and resilience.

We offer you what has been lost in Yoga.
Beyond stretching, “yoga styles,” or striving. To intimacy with your life, autonomous and free.

Our integrated approach of Yoga and Ayurveda, yogic mindfulness and insights from modern science gives you personalized tools that allow you to experience your balance, connection and well-being. Supported by a clear and non-obsessive yoga practice, appropriate to the person, age and situation.


– Teaching in the tradition of Krishnamacharya
– Breath based: the breath as connecting factor
– Develop (more) resilience, self-direction and resilience

Heart of Yoga retreat

Juliette & Frank (owners of The Land of Now), take you to the heart of yoga: the forgotten teachings of authentic and breath-guided yoga. Develop (more) self-direction, resilience and resilience. An embodied and integrated approach of Yoga and Ayurveda, yogic mindfulness and insights from modern science gives you personal tools that allow you to experience your balance and well-being.

Your life. Your direction
Immerse yourself for several days in authentic and breath-guided yoga at our retreat center that breathes and lives yoga. Retreats with depth, inspiration and relaxation, in which you develop or deepen Your Yoga.

Your yoga.
A direct experience of life, in the world. Detached from beliefs and truths, or the search for a better version of yourself.

Includes:
– singing bowl concert
– live recital with piano, cello and poetry

You are welcome

You are very welcome. Whether you have previous experience or no experience at all.
Our own programs and teaching focus on your yoga and we take you through the “lost teachings.”
Both people without experience and professionals can join us.

Unsure if a The Land of Now program is right for you? Feel free to email, app or give us a call.

Mail: info@thelandofnow.com

Whatsapp: 06 -216 216 77

Do you have questions about programs organized by other facilitators?
Contact information for organizers of external retreats or trainings can be found in the calendar.

You can read our teaching standards here:

‘Stop looking. Start living‘

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